Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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Allison Rose is a Senior Correspondent and Critic for FlickDirect, bringing years of experience in film coverage and broadcast media. A Hofstra University communications graduate, she previously held an FCC broadcast license and now shares her movie expertise weekly on KRMS News/Talk 97.5 FM, with additional appearances on television and at industry events. Recognized as a Tomatometer-Approved Critic, Allison is an active member of SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society.

Joker

Oct 03, 2019

Phoenix delivers an Oscar-worthy performance in The Joker.

Full Review | Grade: B

Mean Girls

Oct 03, 2019

This is an all-star cast at the beginnings of their careers and their talent is evident even at this early stage.

Full Review | Grade: A

Pan's Labyrinth

Oct 01, 2019

Del Toro is a magnificent story teller and this labor of love is one of his many masterpieces.

Full Review | Grade: A

Gremlins

Sep 30, 2019

If you grew up in the ‘80’s and remember a simpler time without cell phones or you want to introduce your kids to the “magic” of 1980’s films then Gremlins is a great place to start.

Full Review | Grade: B

Abominable

Sep 26, 2019

The cast is top-notch and really brings these characters to life.

Full Review | Grade: B

Shaft

Sep 24, 2019

If you are of a younger generation you will relate to many of the pop culture references that Shaft (2019) provides.

Full Review | Grade: C

Anna

Sep 20, 2019

Anna is worth watching and if you are a Besson fan, you won’t be disappointed.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Goldfinch

Sep 12, 2019

Elgort is well suited for this role. He has the classic, chiseled good looks that suits the character of the adult Theo.

Full Review | Grade: B

Booksmart

Sep 11, 2019

While Booksmart may seem like the typical teenage, high school, coming of age story, there is so much underneath the surface that anyone who watches it can take something away from the film.

Full Review | Grade: A